East of Eden (Lyrics)

I'll give you a poem to read in the barn

It's a token of friendship, not meant to do harm

It's to tell you that someone just wants to show that he cares

I'll turn around while you read it for I don't mean to stare

I know that you missed out on the things all children need

That you were kept so lonely by hearts that were full of weeds

Well, you can't think that no one, no one ever gives a damn

Just remember that I am here to offer you my hand



And I'll be your friend, even

When we're driven East of Eden

To that land that they call Nod,

Where Cain ran from his god

When you figure out just what you're needin

I'll give you my share

So when you find yourself East of Eden

You'll know you have one friend there



And when you feel like driving

Your Porsche into the wall

Just remember my telephone number

Don't hesitate to call

You may think you're nothin but bad,

That they forgot to put in the good

Try and reach out to someone else

And know you are understood



And I'll be your friend, even

When we're driven East of Eden

To that land that they call Nod,

Where Cain ran from his God

When you figure out just what you're needin

I'll give you my share

So when you find yourself East of Eden

You'll know you've got one friend there

Copyright 1972, James-Clifton Spires